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Associate Director, Safety & Pv

Syneos Health
Syneos Health
10-15 years
upto 30 LPA
Gurugram, India
2 April 23, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm D., BSc., MSc. Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Associate Director – Safety & Pharmacovigilance (PV)

Location: Gurugram, India
Company: Syneos Health
Job ID: 25104831
Experience Required: 10–15 years (Senior leadership role – Not suitable for freshers)


About the Company

Syneos Health is a globally established, fully integrated biopharmaceutical services organization dedicated to accelerating clinical development and commercialization. With a strong global footprint and expertise across the drug lifecycle, the organization partners with pharmaceutical and biotech innovators to deliver high-impact healthcare outcomes.


Role Overview

The Associate Director – Safety & Pharmacovigilance (PV) is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing end-to-end safety operations, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance across global pharmacovigilance programs. This role demands strategic oversight, client engagement, and operational excellence in safety surveillance and reporting.


Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management

  • Provide line management to Safety and Pharmacovigilance teams, including hiring, training, performance management, and career development

  • Drive team productivity, quality standards, and delivery excellence across multiple projects

Operational Oversight

  • Lead and manage global pharmacovigilance projects, ensuring adherence to Safety Management Plans and regulatory requirements

  • Monitor project performance, timelines, budgets, and deliverables

  • Act as the primary escalation point for sponsors and stakeholders

Stakeholder and Client Management

  • Serve as the key interface between sponsors, vendors, and internal departments

  • Provide strategic guidance to clients on safety-related issues and regulatory expectations

  • Lead client meetings, project updates, and bid defense presentations

Quality and Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with global regulations including ICH-GCP, GVP modules, and applicable safety reporting requirements

  • Participate in audits, inspections, and quality investigations

  • Oversee SOP development, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives

Financial and Business Strategy

  • Review and manage study budgets, invoicing, and financial performance

  • Collaborate with Business Development teams for proposal development and new business acquisition

  • Support resource planning and allocation for pharmacovigilance services

Scientific and Safety Oversight

  • Review clinical safety sections of study protocols and CRFs

  • Ensure consistency and accuracy in Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reporting processes

  • Oversee safety data review, reporting timelines, and issue resolution


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, or related healthcare field

  • 10–15 years of experience in Pharmacovigilance, Drug Safety, or Clinical Research

  • Proven leadership experience in managing global safety teams and large-scale PV programs

  • Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, GVP, regulatory frameworks, and safety databases

  • Experience in CRO environment preferred


Key Skills

  • Strategic leadership and decision-making

  • Advanced stakeholder and client management

  • Budgeting and financial oversight

  • Strong communication and presentation skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrix environment


Why This Role Matters

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to drive global pharmacovigilance operations, influence drug safety strategies, and contribute to patient safety on a global scale. You will work at the intersection of science, compliance, and business, shaping the future of drug safety.


Important Note for Applicants

This is a senior-level leadership role requiring extensive experience in pharmacovigilance and team management. Freshers and entry-level candidates should consider roles such as Drug Safety Associate, PV Associate, or Safety Specialist to build foundational experience before progressing to leadership positions.


How to Apply

Apply through the official careers page of Syneos Health or explore more verified global pharmacovigilance jobs on ThePharmaDaily.com